Discover how daily reading may boost longevity. Kara breaks down the Yale study linking book reading to longer life and explores print vs. audio brain benefits.

Discover author Arlon Jay Staggs as he talks magical realism, Southern storytelling, and the writing journey behind Leta Pearl’s Love Biscuits.

Award-winning author Sarah Monzon joins us to discuss her latest novel, Hearts in Circulation, part of the Checking Out Love series. We chat about representation in fiction, life as a military spouse, and the joy of discovering new libraries wherever the journey leads.

In today’s episode, I am chatting with Marina Rubin about her short story collection, Knockout Beauty and Other Afflictions.

In today’s episode, I am chatting with award-winning author, Tessa Afshar, on her latest novel, The Royal Artisan.

In today’s episode, I am chatting with Kelly Jo Wilson about her debut novel, Finding Forevermore.

Today's episode we have our BFF Book Club Meet the Author event. The BFF Book Club is a monthly literary adventure where you read the book, join the club and meet the author. I am thrilled to Amanda Cox to discuss The Bitter End Birding Society.

In this episode, I am chatting with Denise Smith Cline about her latest novel, The Resettlement of Vesta Blonik.

Kara chats with debut author Kaci Curtis about her novel Along the Trail. Kaci shares how growing up near the start of the Oregon Trail inspired her love for historical fiction, what it’s like balancing motherhood and writing, and how the adventures of military life have shaped her creativity.

What if understanding your emotions could change the way your whole family communicates and connects? In this episode of Bookish Flights, host Kara Infante is joined by Hilary Jacobs Hendel and Juli Fraga, co-authors of Parents Have Feelings, Too: A Guide to Navigating Your Emotions So You and Your Family Can Thrive. Together, they explore how emotional intelligence begins with learning to recognize, validate, and express your own feelings—and how to model this for your children.

Hilary and Juli share practical tools like the Change Triangle, insights on reworking emotional patterns, and how to build healthier relationships through emotional awareness. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or simply someone who wants to understand yourself better, this conversation will help you navigate emotions with compassion and confidence.